- Geopolitical changes- World Economy and Trade outlook- Regulations and Legislations- Environment imperatives and shipping- Risks and rewards- The competitive advantages and the future of the Global Maritime Hubs and Singapore

- Supply and Demand commodities and ships outlook.- Is there a renaissance of raw commodities and shipping? Or is it temporary?- What type of ships is needed to fulfil future demands?- What is the outlook for Asian demand and supply of raw materials in 2017 and beyond?- Is there a shifting of balance of trade and what are its effects in different vessels usage and freight rates?- Is dry bulk maritime transportation today a smart investing opportunity?- What will be the price of oil and gas be next? And what does that mean for shipping?- Oil Gas LNG LPG market outlook- How can Singapore be more involved in trading/financing LNG?- What is the trend globally and regionally?- New Fuels New Ships and Infrastructure- How to sustain growth in the Singaporean Offshore, shipping, maritime, port, logistics and commodities-trade services industry?

- Oil rates up and down?- Renewables in and out?- is there any hope for offshore/oil and gas industry- Are there any banks willing to support offshore/oil and gas industry at the moment?- What can the government do to support this industry?- Is there money-hope in the year of the Rooster?- Shipowners and technology; Googles and Apples?